Valero Energy stock price increased slightly, but fell behind market gains, with decreased earnings and revenue.

From Nasdaq: 2025-02-28 18:00:09

Valero Energy (VLO) closed at $130.73, up 0.85%, lower than the S&P 500 and Nasdaq gains. Shares decreased by 4.28% in the last month, falling behind the sector and S&P 500 losses. Earnings forecasted at $0.72 per share, a significant drop from last year, with revenue expected to decrease by 9.48%.

Analysts project Valero Energy’s full-year earnings to be $7.97 per share, a 6.01% decrease, and revenue to be $118.57 billion, an 8.71% decrease year-over-year. Positive estimate revisions indicate optimism about the company’s future, which is reflected in stock price performance. Valero Energy currently holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Valero Energy’s Forward P/E ratio of 16.27 aligns with the industry average, while the PEG ratio stands at 2.71. The Oil and Gas – Refining and Marketing industry has an average PEG ratio of 2.71 and a Zacks Industry Rank of 160, placing it in the lower 37% of industries. Top-rated industries outperform the bottom half by 2 to 1.

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